Services

We are proud to offer a life coaching service for parents of children with additional needs or disabilities. We specialise in working with parents at all stages of their parenting journey who are feeling stuck, disempowered and wanting to gain clarity in their life, but can also work with a wide variety of other with other issues.

We offer a variety of options including one to one sessional work, online programmes or online group coaching with others in a similar position. We are passionate and driven about helping parents step into their brighter future and shift anything that is holding them back from being empowered in their role as a parent and on their unique parenting journey and life.

We offer holistic life coaching to a wide variety of other clients who feel that they would benefit from this service. Our aim is to work collaboratively with our client at the very heart of everything we do.

We work together to identify what the main challenges the client is experiencing in their life, getting crystal clear on this and then working together through an indepth process to identify the goals the client has and where they desire to be. Using a variety of tools and techniques we will support and guide that person through their journey of transformation to achieve their desired outcome.

There is a lot of benefit that can be gained from being in a group setting with other people who are in a similar position to yourself. Peer support and experience can be very important for people, along with connection, community and developing relationships.

Group sessions will be facilitated and will remain confidential. There will be sessions for various different groups within the community and details of these will be released on our events page so please keep an eye out for details of these. For more information please do get in touch.

Specialising in working with families of individuals with additional needs or disabilities, each family's experience is unique and there is no one size fits all solution to addressing the challenges of caring for a loved one with additional needs and disabilities. That's why the counselling approach here is client-centred, collaborative and strengths based, focusing on the individual needs and goals of each family member.

Whether you are a parent, sibling or other family member of a child or adult with additional needs, or a caregiver providing support and assistance, I'm here to offer a space to support you to process, express your emotions and navigate the complexities of caregiving.

You may need support with coping strategies and tools to manage stress, enhance resilience and self care to empower you with the skills you need to navigate the challenges of caregiving more effectively.

If you're struggling with feelings of guilt, stress or burnout, or simply need a safe space to process your emotions we will work through each element bit by bit at your pace. You will be supported with compassion without fear of judgement.

Sessions can take place within private settings in the community or online depending on the clients preference.

There are also different support groups within the community for various issues, please see our events page for more information on these.

Walking and talking sessions allow counselling to be carried out in nature rather than in the confines of an office space. Many people find they relax much better within a natural environment. This is a refreshing approach that combines the benefits of therapy with nature - be that the forest, park or at the seaside. There are four different settings to choose from and clients that don't wish to sit face to face with a therapist find that this approach is a lot more engaging for them. allowing them to access therapy in a way that is right for them also combining some physical movement.

Benefits include

* Connection to nature - has a calming effect on the mind and body and can help to reduce stress levels and make it easier for some clients to access therapy.

* Physical movement - helps to promote physical health and release endorphins which can help with feelings of anxiety and depression.

* Comfort and accessibility - Some clients find eye contact quite intrusive and difficult and walking side by side with a therapist takes that away, reducing stress and making the client feel naturally more at ease. It can be more accessible for some people who find a traditional office too claustrophobic or travelling to a building and parking too stressful and overwhelming. Some clients also find sitting still for an hour or more very challenging which in itself can increase stress and be a barrier to getting the full benefit of the session and also make things extra tiring for the client.

A full assessment is carried out prior to walking and talking sessions being commenced to ensure your safety and comfort is accomodated as much as possible at every stage.

Rewind trauma therapy is a specialised therapy designed to address various different forms of trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias and anxiety disorders. This method focuses on desensitising traumatic memories and disrupting the cycle of distressing emotions and responses.

Rewind trauma therapy has many benefits including but not limited to:

• Rapid relief - Many clients experience significant relief from symptoms after just a few sessions, making it highly efficient and time-effective approach to trauma treatment.
• Non-invasive - Unlike some traditional therapies that require individuals to recount traumatic experiences in detail, Rewind trauma therapy offers a gentler alternative that minimises distress.
• Lasting results - this method fosters long term resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Customisable - Rewind therapy can be tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual and preferences of each person, ensuring a personalised and empowering healing journey.

Rewind trauma therapy is suitable for suitable for adults and children who have experienced trauma as long as they are able to follow instruction. A full assessment is carried out to assess the suitability of Rewind therapy for each individual. Whether the trauma is recent or rooted in the past but still affecting peoples lives, this approach offers a lifeline to those seeking relief from the shackles of their past experiences.

Rewind trauma therapy is known as "closure without disclosure" because individuals are not asked to share any details of their trauma during the therapy, therefore those who are worried about keeping confidentiality such as service men and women are not compromised in this regard.

Rewind trauma therapy can be used for but not limited to:

Sexual assault victims

People who have experienced life threatening events

Someone who has been witness to a traumatic event and is effected by what they have seen or thoughts following this

Therapists

Service men and women - firefighters, policemen, ambulance staff, emergency response staff.

Please see the products page for details of costs for Rewind Trauma therapy or contact to discuss if this is the right therapy for you.

Joanne Sims Wellbeing run a variety of workshops which can be delivered online and in person. These workshops provide an opportunity for parents or professionals to access information on a variety of topics in a relaxed format. They are a time for tailored learning on specific topics amongst others who also wish to explore the same subject or issue.

We run workshops on set topics but are also able to create a bespoke workshop to meet your needs. Please make contact via the Contact page to discuss your requirements.

For information of the workshops available please refer to the products and events section of the website.